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Patrick Murphy

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Facing Employee Engagement Challenges

Poor employee engagement in the workplace can be a challenge for many organizations today. Businesses must engage with their staff to keep their workforce motivated and productive. It is essential organizations aim to build an engaged, high-performing and responsible workforce. Identifying and solving the challenges associated with employee engagement can help in achieving this aim.

Understanding trends, and knowing and tailoring corporate job offerings to a changing workforce puts an organization and its managers in control so that they can find and implement new ways to raise employee engagement levels. But knowing what engages employees and how to keep them engaged is crucial.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Tips on Getting the Best Truck Insurance Rates

Getting the best rate for your truck insurance can seem time-consuming and daunting. While the quality of your truck insurance policy is essential, getting the best rate available is also important. The insurance industry is becoming more competitive so this gives you a bit of leverage when choosing truck insurance. While shopping around for the best quotes can help you get the best rate going, these easy-to-follow tips will also help you get a better deal on your truck insurance premium.

1. Ensure Truck Safety

When searching for truck insurance keep safety in mind at all times. Ensure that the truck, its mechanics and tires are kept in good condiditon. A well maintained truck can translate into lower truck insurance premiums. Also find out what the Department of Transportation inspection entails so you can ensure that your truck will pass.

2. Have a Clean Driving Record

It is best to keep a clean driving record before embarking on finding the right truck insurance as your driving record will affect your truck insurance premiums. Insurance companies will consider how many years you have driven trucks and also what training you have chosen to undergo.

3. Check Credentials

Get your truck insurance from a leading insurance provider. Always check the credentials of whatever insurance company you choose to go with.

4. Do Not Compromise on Cover

Going with a lower truck insurance premium is not always the best option if your coverage is compromised in any way. Always consider the terms, conditions and the extent of your coverage before committing.

5. Consider Certain Factors

Truck insurance
rates can fluctuate based on a number of factors such as safety and theft rates. So before settling on an expensive truck insurance policy, learn the factors that affect truck insurance rates and compare insurance quotes.

Topics: Transportation

What You Need from Trucking Insurance


Trucking insurance
can be a steep climb let alone complex. Unfortunately the only sure thing is that it can be more costly to be under-insured.  It is important to understand the different kinds of trucking insurance available for truckers in order to determine what is needed and what should be considered.

Topics: Transportation